Independence

REFLECTIONS / Byting wisely: The varying narratives of nationalism and independence

So in the spirit of Independence, I urge my reader to exercise independence of consumption—to question what you are buying, what you are reading, what you are watching, and which of these you are really given the freedom to choose.

Victory Day / Bangladesh's journey beyond Cold War realpolitik

Today marks the first Victory Day of Bangladesh being celebrated without the existence of Henry Kissinger

Our constitution and the goals of independence

The Constitution which we adopted on November 4, 1972 and which came into force on December 16, 1972 is unquestionably the outcome of our victory in the Liberation War, won at the cost of countless lives. It bears the signatures of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Syed Nazrul Islam and Tajuddin Ahmad.

History Distortion: Dhaka issues strong warning to Islamabad

Dhaka has protested Islamabad's distortion of the history of Bangladesh declaring its independence by posting a misleading video on a

Govt sets definition of freedom fighters

After 45 years of independence, the government defines as to who will be eligible to be considered as freedom fighters of Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971.

Women aren’t safe now: Fakhrul

BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that women are not safe in the country now due to frequent violence against them.

India greets Bangladesh on Independence Day

India extends greetings to Bangladesh on Independence Day expressing confidence that bilateral relations with Bangladesh will reach new heights, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

Nation set to celebrate 46th Independence Day

The nation will celebrate the 46th Independence Day tomorrow with due respect. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh’s independence following the crackdown on unarmed Banglalees on the midnight of March 25 by the Pakistani occupation forces.

Razakars conspiring to destroy democracy: Ashraf

AL General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says Razakars are conspiring to destroy democracy and the democratic government even after 44 years of independence.

March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

Byting wisely: The varying narratives of nationalism and independence

So in the spirit of Independence, I urge my reader to exercise independence of consumption—to question what you are buying, what you are reading, what you are watching, and which of these you are really given the freedom to choose.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

Bangladesh's journey beyond Cold War realpolitik

Today marks the first Victory Day of Bangladesh being celebrated without the existence of Henry Kissinger

December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018

Our constitution and the goals of independence

The Constitution which we adopted on November 4, 1972 and which came into force on December 16, 1972 is unquestionably the outcome of our victory in the Liberation War, won at the cost of countless lives. It bears the signatures of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Syed Nazrul Islam and Tajuddin Ahmad.

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

History Distortion: Dhaka issues strong warning to Islamabad

Dhaka has protested Islamabad's distortion of the history of Bangladesh declaring its independence by posting a misleading video on a

June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016

Govt sets definition of freedom fighters

After 45 years of independence, the government defines as to who will be eligible to be considered as freedom fighters of Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

Women aren’t safe now: Fakhrul

BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that women are not safe in the country now due to frequent violence against them.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

India greets Bangladesh on Independence Day

India extends greetings to Bangladesh on Independence Day expressing confidence that bilateral relations with Bangladesh will reach new heights, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016

Nation set to celebrate 46th Independence Day

The nation will celebrate the 46th Independence Day tomorrow with due respect. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh’s independence following the crackdown on unarmed Banglalees on the midnight of March 25 by the Pakistani occupation forces.

January 10, 2016
January 10, 2016

Razakars conspiring to destroy democracy: Ashraf

AL General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says Razakars are conspiring to destroy democracy and the democratic government even after 44 years of independence.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

Who will save us from ourselves?

Everything we used to take for granted seems to be threatened. Our right to write our own thoughts, to question repression in the name of religion, to express our outrage over mindless killings, to feel like citizens of a free, independent country.

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